SPEEDWELL (WATE) – From uprooted trees, to crushed tractors, and roofs ripped off homes, Sunday night’s storms damaged people’s properties and possessions across East Tennessee, forcing many to now deal with the stress of clean up, which means turning to insurance companies for help.

“We’re beginning that process of getting the claim filed so they can get the money that they need to start trying to rebuild their lives,” said Farm Bureau Claims Representative Mark Brown.

Because of the severity of Sunday night’s storms, Farm Bureau set up Monday a Catastrophe Response Unit from Lenoir City. They were in Campbell County, which is one of the hardest hit areas in East Tennessee.

“Anytime you have a tornado of this magnitude, it’s going to more than likely get this unit activated,” said Brown.

However, workers say they haven’t seen a storm this bad in years. They’ve been to dozens of homes across Campbell County and Claiborne County, snapping pictures and speaking to residents about the damage done Sunday night.

Although the storm smashed barns and severed tree trunks, many say they’re relieved everyone is OK.

“We can rebuild houses but you can’t rebuild a life,” said Brown.

Farm Bureau workers plan to keep their Mobile Response Unit open through early evening Monday. Those who weren’t able to make it can file a claim with Farm Bureau online, through their 24-hour claims center, or with their personal agent.